DIN size hole for radio? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mocwon · 01-16-2004, 06:48 PM

What is the size hole needed to mount a DIN sized radio in the dash?

MMGOODIE · 01-16-2004, 07:09 PM

I am not sure what the "size" is but we use single din radios. double din are for like the big radios that just about all of the auto companies are using now.

Single DIN

MMGOODIE · 01-16-2004, 07:10 PM

Hope this answers your question.

cheatham · 01-16-2004, 07:25 PM

Someone will correct me if I am wrong but I believe the standard size is 1 1/2 DIN.

mocwon · 01-16-2004, 07:30 PM

I am looking for the "single" DIN hole size. I think it is 2" X 7" but need to confirm before I slice into the dash.

cheatham · 01-16-2004, 07:33 PM

I never knew this:

DIN- Acronym for Deutsche Industrie Norm (Deutsches Institut fuer Normung), the German standardization body. A world reference standard for the mounting parameters of many common receivers ( Head ends) as well as other types of cables and equipment

The standard DIN size head unit opening is approximately 7" wide x 2" tall.

Apparently it is called simply "DIN"

Longhorn Man · 01-16-2004, 08:21 PM

I wouldn't cut anything untill you have the new stereo in your hands.
Then take the mounting cage and trace around it, and cut on the inside of your markings.

BtnkBndt · 01-16-2004, 08:35 PM

I have a single din Alpine mount in my hand here, it measures:

2-1/16 OD x 7-1/8 OD

actually maybe a 32nd larger than this all the way around.

01-16-2004, 06:48 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	DIN size hole for radio? What is the size hole needed to mount a DIN sized radio in the dash? __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

01-16-2004, 07:09 PM	#2
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	I am not sure what the "size" is but we use single din radios. double din are for like the big radios that just about all of the auto companies are using now. Single DIN Attached Images __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

01-16-2004, 07:10 PM	#3
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	Double DIN Hope this answers your question. Attached Images __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

01-16-2004, 07:25 PM	#4
cheatham I need a brake! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 474	Someone will correct me if I am wrong but I believe the standard size is 1 1/2 DIN. __________________ JP MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 1971 Chevy C10

01-16-2004, 07:30 PM	#5
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	I am looking for the "single" DIN hole size. I think it is 2" X 7" but need to confirm before I slice into the dash. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

01-16-2004, 07:33 PM	#6
cheatham I need a brake! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 474	I never knew this: DIN- Acronym for Deutsche Industrie Norm (Deutsches Institut fuer Normung), the German standardization body. A world reference standard for the mounting parameters of many common receivers ( Head ends) as well as other types of cables and equipment The standard DIN size head unit opening is approximately 7" wide x 2" tall. Apparently it is called simply "DIN" __________________ JP MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 1971 Chevy C10

01-16-2004, 08:21 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I wouldn't cut anything untill you have the new stereo in your hands. Then take the mounting cage and trace around it, and cut on the inside of your markings. Attached Images

01-16-2004, 08:35 PM	#8
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	I have a single din Alpine mount in my hand here, it measures: 2-1/16 OD x 7-1/8 OD actually maybe a 32nd larger than this all the way around. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

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